Vinayaka Chaturthi 2017
All 13 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2017 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 2 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 1 Jan 2017, 3:33 PM | 2 Jan 2017, 3:50 PM |
| Tuesday, 31 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 31 Jan 2017, 4:43 AM | 1 Feb 2017, 3:41 AM |
| Thursday, 2 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 1 Mar 2017, 3:17 PM | 2 Mar 2017, 1:03 PM |
| Friday, 31 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 30 Mar 2017, 11:42 PM | 31 Mar 2017, 8:41 PM |
| Saturday, 29 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 29 Apr 2017, 6:55 AM | 30 Apr 2017, 3:39 AM |
| Monday, 29 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 28 May 2017, 2:04 PM | 29 May 2017, 11:07 AM |
| Tuesday, 27 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 26 Jun 2017, 10:12 PM | 27 Jun 2017, 8:00 PM |
| Thursday, 27 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 26 Jul 2017, 8:08 AM | 27 Jul 2017, 7:01 AM |
| Friday, 25 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 24 Aug 2017, 8:27 PM | 25 Aug 2017, 8:31 PM |
| Sunday, 24 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 23 Sept 2017, 11:23 AM | 24 Sept 2017, 12:39 PM |
| Monday, 23 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 23 Oct 2017, 4:51 AM | 24 Oct 2017, 7:06 AM |
| Wednesday, 22 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 22 Nov 2017, 12:12 AM | 23 Nov 2017, 2:55 AM |
| Friday, 22 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 21 Dec 2017, 7:58 PM | 22 Dec 2017, 10:22 PM |
Dates follow the tithi prevailing at sunrise in New Delhi. Local traditions — Smarta and Vaishnava Ekadashi, Pradosh at dusk, Chaturthi by moonrise — can shift an observance by a day, so check the tithi times above or ask your family priest.
About Vinayaka Chaturthi
Vinayaka Chaturthi is the fourth tithi of the bright fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The one in Bhadrapada is the great Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
How it is observed
Ganesha is worshipped at midday with modak and durva grass; many devotees fast until the puja. Seeing the Moon on this night is traditionally avoided.
Frequently asked questions
How many Vinayaka Chaturthi dates are there in 2017?
There are 13 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2017.